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The Heirs of the Dragon

Episode aired Aug 21, 2022
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1h 6m

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Eve Best, Michael Carter, Paddy Considine, Garry Cooper, Gary Raymond, Steve Toussaint, and Sian Brooke in House of the Dragon (2022)

HBO takes us back to the world of "Game of Thrones" for this prequel set 200 years prior that focuses on the House Targaryen civil war, known as the "Dance of Dragons." Starring Paddy Considine, Emma D'Arcy, Matt Smith, Rhys Ifans, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, and Eve Best, "A Song of Ice and Fire" novelist George R.R. Martin co-created the prequel with screenwriter Ryan J. Condal. "Battle of the Bastards" director Miguel Sapochnik helms the pilot that premieres in August 2022.

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Viserys hosts a tournament to celebrate the birth of his second child. Rhaenyra welcomes her uncle Daemon back to the Red Keep.Viserys hosts a tournament to celebrate the birth of his second child. Rhaenyra welcomes her uncle Daemon back to the Red Keep.Viserys hosts a tournament to celebrate the birth of his second child. Rhaenyra welcomes her uncle Daemon back to the Red Keep.

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It is revealed that Aegon the Conqueror was fully aware of the Long Night and the coming invasion of the White Walkers, after seeing a vision in one of his dreams called 'the Song of Ice and Fire' (which is of course the name of the novel series that Game of Thrones (2011) was adapted from). He then made sure that this information was handed down from one Targaryen ruler to the next, so that they would be ready when the event occurred. It is thus implied that this tradition ended with the deaths of the Mad King and his intended successor Rhaegar, and the prophecy was never imparted onto Daenerys, which is why she needed to be convinced that the Night King's army of the dead was real.

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The favor that Alicent gives to Daemon is clearly seen on his lance when handed to him after the announcement he is to face Criston Cole. It is then missing when their horses rearing up just after this, but is back again during the joust and can be seen flying up the pole when the two men clash.

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Otto Hightower: No one here can know what Daemon would do were he king, but no one can doubt his ambition. Look at what he did with the gold cloaks. The City Watch is fiercely loyal to him. An army two thousand strong.
King Viserys Targaryen: An army you gave him, Otto. I named Daemon Master of Laws, but you said he was a tyrant. As Master of Coin, you said he was a spendthrift that would beggar the realm. Putting Daemon in command of the City Watch was your solution!
Otto Hightower: A half-measure, Your Grace. The truth is, Daemon should be far away from this court.
King Viserys Targaryen: Daemon is my brother. My blood. And he will have his place at my court.
Grand Maester Mellos: Let him keep his place at court, Your Grace, but if the gods should visit some further tragedy on you, either by design or accident...
King Viserys Targaryen: Design? What are you saying? My brother would murder me, take my crown? Are you? Please. Daemon has ambition, yes, but not for the throne. He lacks the patience for it.
Otto Hightower: The gods have yet to make a man who lacks the patience for absolute power, Your Grace.

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10/10

Finally

Did have some expectations going in and what a start it was... You get immersed in this amazing experience with some really wonderful acting. Kudos to the directors for creating something amazing #10/10.